Ser ( To Be)


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In Spanish, a verb has different forms to tell you who the subject is. Changing a verb form so that is matches the subject is called conjugating. Ser is an irregular verb, and therefore does not follow any pattern. There are specific conjugations that one must remember for this verb. Ser is used to describe physical traits, occupations, origin, and time.
These are the conjugations of the verb ser :


Yo Soy
Nosotros/Nosotras Somos
eres
Vosotros/Vosotras Sois
Él/Ella/Usted es
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes Son


Example sentences:
Yo soy rubia y alta
Tú eres moreno y bajo
Nosotros somos pelirrojos
Vosotros sois delgados
Usted es simpático
Ellos son cómicos


Links to practice the conjugations of Ser:
http://www.spanish.cl/Grammar/Games/Verbo_Ser_Presente.htm
http://courses.coker.edu/ccuppett/languagelearning/crosswords/leccion01/Hola,%20amigos%206e%20Ser%20and%20Adjectives.html
Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ALpg1HaYs